Let's break this down. We're going to add 3024 and 4954 together.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 4 in column 1 and get 8.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 5 in column 2 and get 7.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 9 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 4 in column 4 and get 7.

So, 3024 + 4954 = 7978.

